Lesson 9- Superpower

What was the status of the United States before World War II?

• Major superpower

• Minor power

• Economic leader

Which war marked the beginning of the United States' rise to power?

• World War I

• The Revolutionary War

• The Spanish-American War

What does GDP stand for?

• General Domestic Policy

• Gross Domestic Product

• Global Development Plan

Which trait is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of a superpower?

• Military Might

• Economic Strength

• Cultural Diversity

What did the United States do after the Spanish-American War?

• Retreated into isolationism

• Established colonies

• Invaded Europe

How did the United States military size change from 1917 to 1918 during World War I?

• Decreased by half

• Increased from 130,000 to 4 million

• Remained the same

What was the League of Nations?

• A military alliance

• An international body for resolving disputes

• A trade agreement

Why did the United States enter World War II?

• To conquer Japan

• To assist European allies

• After the attack on Pearl Harbor

What was one major consequence of the United States' involvement in World War II?

• It lost its military strength

• It became a leading world power

• It faced economic decline

What advanced technology did the United States develop during World War II?

• The jet engine

• The atomic bomb

• The radar system